Saturday, May 5, 2007

Exploring New Zealand by Motorhome

Given the exposure it has received in movies, New Zealand is becoming a very popular tourist destination. Exploring it by motorhome is a great option if you visit.

Exploring New Zealand by Motorhome

One of the biggest regrets many travelers have is that they rush, rush, rush to see and do everything when they go traveling. Given the fact you are taking a break from work, you would probably be far better off taking it slow and relaxing. In short, we are talking about quality of travel time over quantity of things seen during a trip. If you are considering a trip to New Zealand, there is a perfect way to put this advice into practice.

New Zealand is an insanely beautiful country. If you are not sure what it looks like, rent one of the Lord of the Rings movies. They were shot in New Zealand all at once and you can even visit some of the sets. Along with this beauty comes a rather relaxed attitude exuded by some of the friendliest people around. If you rush around to see everything possible in a few weeks or a month, you are doing it all wrong. A much better choice is to go with the flow and tour the country in a rented motorhome.

Renting a motorhome in New Zealand is extremely simple as it is a very popular option with many visitors. The country has excellent roads and plenty of places to just stop and relax. You can cruise along at your own pace and stop when the scenery inspires you.

To rent a motorhome, you are going to need to be at least 25 years old. Rental prices range depending on the type of vehicle you need and the time. Minimum prices run from forty to fifty dollars a day, which isn’t bad when you consider you will not need a hotel room and can pack your own food. There are also a minimum number of days you have to commit to with six being the standard. This can triple during high tourist seasons, which are around New Years. As to a driver’s license, your regular license will suffice.

New Zealand is a country best experienced at a casual pace. Renting a motorhome is the best way to do this and discover little areas that most rushing tourists will miss.

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